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- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Administrative Assistant - Housing and Infrastructure
GWICH'IN TRIBAL COUNCIL —Inuvik, NT
- Temporary
- Administrative experience
- No university degree
- Organizational skills
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Administrative Assistant

Gwich'in Tribal Council
Inuvik, NT

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Job details

Temporary | Full-time

Qualifications

Google Suite
Filing
Administrative experience
Organizational skills
Business

Full job description

PURPOSE

The Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Housing & Infrastructure department. This role supports planning, coordination, communications, records management, project administration, and stakeholder engagement activities related to housing, infrastructure, land, and community development initiatives.

The position requires strong organizational skills, cultural awareness, discretion, and the ability to work effectively in a northern and Indigenous governance environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Director and Housing & Infrastructure team.
Manage calendars, meeting schedules, and travel arrangements.
Prepare correspondence, reports, briefing notes, agendas, and presentations.
Coordinate internal and external meetings, including logistics and materials.
Record and distribute meeting minutes and action items.
Maintain organized electronic and paper filing systems.
Assist with administrative tracking of housing and infrastructure projects.
Support documentation for capital plans, maintenance programs, and community development plans.
Help monitor project timelines, deliverables, and reporting deadlines.
Compile background materials and data for funding applications and reports.
Assist with contract and agreement documentation processing.
Serve as a first point of contact for departmental inquiries.
Support communications with community representatives, leadership, funding partners, and stakeholders.
Assist with preparation and distribution of community notices and project updates.
Coordinate logistics for community meetings and engagement sessions.
Process invoices, purchase orders, and expense claims.
Assist with budget tracking spreadsheets and financial documentation.
Maintain funding, reporting, and compliance records.
Support audit and reporting preparation as required.
Assist with formatting and tracking departmental policies and procedures.
Maintain policy review schedules and version control.
Support document control for plans, agreements, and regulatory materials.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma or certificate in Office Administration, Business Administration, or related field, OR equivalent experience.
3–5 years of administrative experience, preferably in government, Indigenous organizations, non-profit, housing, or infrastructure environments.
Experience supporting senior management is an asset.
Experience working in a northern context is an asset.

In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and our obligations under the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (GCLCA), preference will be given to qualified GCLCA Participants and Indigenous applicants. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their application if they wish to be considered under this preference.

Benefits:

Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
RRSP match

Application question(s):

Do you self-identify as a Gwich'in Participant?
Do you identify as an Indigenous person of Canada?
This position is in person in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. If you currently do not live in Inuvik, would you relocate for this position?

Work Location: In person

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